Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
R. Martin (“Marty”) Chavez is widely renowned as a trailblazer and leader who turned the Wall Street trading business into a software business, revolutionizing the way that capital moves and works. For the past 35 years, Marty has used data, math, software, and machine learning to solve hard problems for clients and stakeholders.
In his current role with Sixth Street, he works on research and development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; the sourcing engine; and the More Than Capital business, which drives deeper engagement with the portfolio companies. Before joining Sixth Street, Marty served in a variety of senior roles at Goldman Sachs, including Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and global co-head of the firm’s Securities (now Global Markets) Division.
In a fireside chat format, we will have the opportunity to hear about Marty’s journey as a leader in Finance – additionally as a Latino and openly gay leader in Finance, his experiences at Goldman Sachs and Sixth Street, and advice for students as they navigate the current economy. Following the discussion, there will be time for audience Q&A.
This event is co-sponsored by the Berkeley Culture Center.
R. Martin (“Marty”) Chavez is widely renowned as a trailblazer and leader who turned the Wall Street trading business into a software business, revolutionizing the way that capital moves and works. For the past 35 years, Marty has used data, math, software, and machine learning to solve hard problems for clients and stakeholders.
In his current role with Sixth Street, he works on research and development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; the sourcing engine; and the More Than Capital business, which drives deeper engagement with the portfolio companies. Before joining Sixth Street, Marty served in a variety of senior roles at Goldman Sachs, including Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and global co-head of the firm’s Securities (now Global Markets) Division.
In a fireside chat format, we will have the opportunity to hear about Marty’s journey as a leader in Finance – additionally as a Latino and openly gay leader in Finance, his experiences at Goldman Sachs and Sixth Street, and advice for students as they navigate the current economy. Following the discussion, there will be time for audience Q&A.
This event is co-sponsored by the Berkeley Culture Center.
